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Mundahl Family History

Mundahl Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the places in Sogn and Hordaland named Mundal.

It is derived from a first element probably linked to a river name.

The second element comes from Old Norse dalr meaning ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mundahl family from?

You can see how Mundahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mundahl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mundahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Mundahl families living in Minnesota. This was about 84% of all the recorded Mundahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mundahl families in 1880.
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What did your Mundahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mundahl. 39% of Mundahl men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mundahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mundahl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Mundahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Mundahl. For the veterans among your Mundahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mundahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mundahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mundahl in 1963 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

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